Wintersleep - Hello Hum (2012)

Submitted on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 11:41

The members of Wintersleep leave a lot to chance, especially when it comes to the songwriting process. The indie rock group doesn't plan far in advance, for fear of zapping what might result from a burst of impromptu creativity. In fact, they had just one plan during the lead-up to the group's fifth recording, "Hello Hum", which arrives June 12.

With members spread out in two cities -- keyboardist Jon Samuel lives in Halifax, while drummer Loel Campbell, singer-guitarist Paul Murphy and guitarist Tim D'eon live in Montreal -- nothing is entirely easy for Wintersleep. The band gets together shortly before each tour, at their jam space/studio in Montreal, to rehearse. These sessions at Mount Zoomer, the space previously occupied by Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire, are usually where song ideas come from, Campbell said.